Avast offers several scans to improve your Mac's security. A full scan on the Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch that I use for testing took 14.5 minutes, just a hair over Intego's 14 minutes, and quicker.
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Besides the World’s most popular, Avast is offering a comprehensive antivirus for Apple Mac OS X (Macintosh). The product is called Avast Free Mac Security 2018 (version 11) and same as the Windows version it’s completely for free.
It doesn’t even require, so you can just download, install and use it without any hassle. While some Mac users are still questioning the need for the antivirus/security software on OS X, we definitely recommend have Avast installed as the number of hacker attacks on Mac users is rising rapidly. Avast for Mac Key Features & Benefits. Award-winning antivirus engine with 100% detection rate (according to and AV-Comparatives). Real-time protection with 3 layers (File System Shield, Mail Shield, Web Shield). Automatic streaming updates of the virus definitions.
Excellent performance – very low on system resources. Simple and intuitive user interface. Completely for free – no registration required Avast for Mac Free Download & Installation Avast for Mac is unfortunately not available on iTunes or App Store. Avast Security for Mac 2018 Avast Security Pro for Mac – Is it worthy to pay extra? Besides the free version of Mac antivirus, there is also a premium one called Avast Security Pro for Mac. The pro version offers two extra features.
Wi-Fi Alerts – This feature will immediately notify you if someone connects to your Wi-Fi network. This helps you to keep hackers/ neighbors out of your network.
Ransomware Shield – Ransomware shields keep your personal data from being encrypted without your permission. For these, you need to pay for the premium version which costs $59.99 per year. Is it worthy? We would say yes as ransomware on Mac is on the rise and Avast offers solid protection against it. Avast for Mac User & Experts Reviews – What others are saying? Avast Free Mac Security is also really popular among the users and technical experts.
It is by far the most downloaded Mac antivirus/security on Download.com with more than 4.5 million downloads! While other competitors don’t have even half a million (Sophos 247k, Avira 80k, Norton 30k, Kaspersky 12k, McAfee 11k, Eset 9k). Avast Free Mac Security is the most downloaded antivirus for Mac with more than 4.5 million downloads Also, the user reviews on Download.com are very positive. Avast Free Mac Security 2018 has 4.5 stars (out of 5) from 1,641users.
Avast for Mac is doing really well also in the independent tests. It has been certified with 100% detection rate by the German laboratory AV-TEST. Same results were measured also by the Austrian laboratory AV-Comparatives., Avast Free Mac Security was better in detecting viruses than the other paid solutions: ‘ it was better at malware detection than all three of the paid antivirus solutions we reviewed‘. Avast for Mac System Requirements – Will it run on your Mac? Minimum system requirements are quite easy to comply and really nothing special. Avast Free Mac Security will run even on the older MacBooks (Air/Pro) and iMacs:.
OS X Version: Apple Mac running macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) or newer. Processor: Intel-based Mac computer with 64-bit processor. Memory: 128 MB RAM or above (1 GB RAM or higher preferred). Free space: 500 MB minimum hard disk free space Avast for Mac Uninstall – How to remove it from your Mac? If you decide to uninstall Avast Free Mac Security from your Mac, there is nothing special you would need to do compared to any other Mac application. To remove it simply follow the instructions below:. Close Safari browser and open Avast by going to ‘Finder’ » ‘Applications’ and double-click on the Avast orange icon.
Open ‘ Avast Mac Security‘ in the menu bar at the top-left, select ‘ Uninstall Avast‘ and confirm (you may need to log in as an administrator). Wait and the uninstall process to finish and Avast Free Mac Security is completely removed Unfortunately, there is no removal tool or uninstall utility for Mac. Is available only for Windows. Comprehensive fansite about Avast Antivirus 2018 – the World's most popular antivirus. Useful tips & tricks, latest news, comparison reviews, and much more.
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Guides. Featured Articles. Close. The core antivirus component of the software has performed reasonably well in professional benchmark tests, blocking an average of almost ninety percent of zero-day attacks leveled against it, which compares favorably with the rest of the market offering. Overall, the premium package boasts a comprehensive selection of tools that should keep both those using an internet security package for the first time and those already familiar with online security offerings – such as Bitdefender and Symantec – more than satisfied with their choice of software. The tools in both the free and premium versions include an antivirus (the basic version includes the same underlying engine as is used in the company’s premier package), a spam filter, a firewall, and ransomware protection.
Malware detection is considered one of the provider’s strong suits. Avast Detection and Removal Tools Avast is easily customizable.
The boot-time scanning method is particularly useful for eradicating bootable malware before it has a chance to cause complete system corruption. The ability to automatically detect outdated software and suggest program removal is another feature that will be of particular benefit to less technical users.
Due to its vast user-base, Avast is also one of the best programs on the market for detecting emerging threats as they begin to crop up on the Avast! Virus Lab’s security experts’ radars.
Internet Security includes a virtualization environment called ‘sandbox’ into which untrusted web-pages and applications can be temporarily quarantined. As the name suggests, this elegant solution gives users peace of mind that suspicious sites can be corralled into an area of the computer where they cannot adversely impact the stability of the system. This is ideal when encountering programs that may be suspicious and are too risky to run on the physical system itself.
Other notable features include a SecureLine VPN connection for securing connections to sensitive websites, such as online banking and e-commerce logins, through a VPN connection. The system also features handy prompts to stay in private (VPN-routed) or public browsing mode during sessions. The integration of the company’s own VPN tool with the rest of the package is a big selling point for those looking for an ‘out of the box’ web security platform that saves users the headache of having to piece together various online security services from different companies. No setup is required for the VPN features and they are billed as an additional subscription service. Avast offers a comprehensive set of features in its Internet Security package, including advanced customization options. For first-time antivirus users, its user interface may appear more bloated and clunky than other platforms. Those looking for something more basic with less bells and whistles may be better served by another antivirus service.
It’s important to note that the installation process coerces users to install Google Chrome as their default browser, and to use the company’s proprietary browser toolbar in order to take advantage of the full set of functionalities offered. While Chrome is an unrivaled favorite for this reviewer, Firefox and Microsoft Edge devotees might balk at having to switch browsers in order to take advantage of fundamental security features like anti-phishing detection. In addition, necessitating the installation of a browser toolbar does appear a somewhat unusual solution given that one of the program’s features is cleaning up users’ browsers from unnecessary toolbars, plugins, and extensions.
The platform is also rather heavy on popup ads enticing users to purchase premium add-ons, including support.